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          The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need.

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Cost and Quality Data

Our research on cost and quality promotes transparency and accountability in California’s health system. We analyze spending patterns, track quality metrics, and identify variation across providers and regions — making complex information accessible and driving improvements in affordability, efficiency, and health outcomes.

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    US Health Care Spending: Who Pays? — 2024 Edition

    Over the past 60 years, the way health care is financed has changed, with public insurance paying for more care. This graphic shows who paid for health care and how much it cost.

    June 3, 2024
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    National Health Spending Almanac — 2025 Edition

    December 26, 2024
    Facts and Data
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    Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity in California Almanac — 2024 Edition

    May 30, 2024
    Facts and Data
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    Quality of Care: Children’s Health Almanac — 2024 Edition

    October 31, 2024
    Facts and Data

    Quality of Care: Behavioral Health Almanac — 2024 Edition

    October 31, 2024
    Facts and Data

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    Quality of Care: Chronic Conditions Almanac — 2024 Edition

    This set of quality measures highlights California’s performance across a range of chronic conditions, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease, and includes data by race/ethnicity, payer, and county.

    October 31, 2024
    Facts and Data

    California Health Care Spending Almanac — 2023 Edition

    March 14, 2023
    Facts and Data

    Quality of Care: Providers Almanac — 2024 Edition

    October 31, 2024
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    Quality of Care: Maternal Health and Childbirth Almanac — 2023 Edition

    December 15, 2023
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